Betano

Betano sister sites include BetVictor, talkSPORT Bet, Parimatch and Heart Bingo.
Betano (betano.co.uk) is operated by BV Gaming Limited of BetVictor Suite 2.01, World Trade Center, Bayside Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA. 

Betano Sister Sites 2024

BetVictor

There can’t be many people out there who’ve never heard of BetVictor, which is one of the UK’s biggest and most successful betting brands. However, there might be quite a few people who are surprised to hear that BetVictor has any sister sites at all, let alone that it’s one of the Betano sister sites. However, BetVictor has switched gears in recent times. After many years of operating alone, BetVictor has thrown its arms open to other brands, and has now welcomed Betano onto the BV Gaming Limited platform after the brand proved its worth outside the UK. BetVictor will forever be the flagship site of the platform that bears its name, though, and offers more comprehensive coverage of sports than almost any other betting brand in its business. BetVictor Casino, which is a companion site to the main BetVictor brand, is also worth a look if you enjoy slots and traditional casino games.

Heart Bingo

Heart Bingo is the perfect example of what we were talking about above. Heart Bingo, the official bingo and iGaming site of the hugely popular Heart Radio station, began its life as a Gamesys Operations Limited brand. For whatever reason, Heart Bingo and Gamesys parted ways, with Heart Bingo officially becoming one of the Betano sister sites in 2023. Like a lot of modern iGaming sites that have “bingo” in their name, Heart Bingo is more than just a bingo site. It also has a full fleet of casino games, some of which are exclusive to the platform. Another noteworthy thing about Heart Bingo is that it’s the only site on the BV Gaming Limited platform not to use the operator’s standard design template, so it looks and feels different to the other sites on the network. However, there’s no sports betting, so it may not be the best of the Betano sister sites for that reason.

TalkSPORT Bet

It’s not a surprise to see that talkSPORT is now involved in sports betting. However, we are a little surprised at how long it took the popular sports radio station to get involved with the iGaming world. For many years before launching talkSPORT Bet, the talkSPORT website published reviews of casinos, betting sites and slot games. In fact, it’s continued doing so despite now having a brand of its own to promote, and has done a good job of staying impartial when writing said reviews. In form and function, talkSPORT Bet is much like BetVictor. It uses the brand’s signature black and yellow colour scheme, but its layout is identical to that used by the BetVictor site. There are some touches of individuality here, though, including the fact that you can listen to talkSPORT radio while you’re on the site. That’s a good way to stay on top of how your bets are doing.

Parimatch

In a lot of ways, Parimatch walked so Betano could run. Several comparisons can be made between the brands, including the fact that Parimatch was enormously successful internationally before becoming one of the Betano sister sites by joining the BV Gaming Limited platform, thus gaining entry to the UK market for the first time. Everywhere else other than the UK, Parimatch is self-managed – the relationship with BetVictor is exclusive to these shores. Given the ever-rising profile of Parimatch in the UK, we’d have to say that the partnership has been a success. It could even have been the success of this relationship that persuaded Betano to reach out to BV Gaming and get the ball rolling on their new arrangement. In terms of substance, though, you’re not going to find anything at Parimatch that doesn’t also exist at the other betting sites on the network.

Can Betano Be Trusted?

★★★★★

Betano is a 3-star trusted casino.

1. Licenses and Fines	Betano is covered by the UK Gambling Commission licence held by BV Gaming Limited under reference 39576. In February 2022, BV Gaming Limited paid a settlement of £1.72m in lieu of a fine after breaking licence conditions regarding fair and transparent terms and practices, among other breaches.
2. Accepts UK players?	Yes, the casino is open to players in the UK.
3. Trustpilot Score	After over 250 reviews, Betano has a low Trustpilot rating of 1.7 out of 5.0. However, it should be noted that almost all of these reviews are for the international version of the site.
4. Operator Name & Location	BV Gaming Limited is based in the safe and trusted location of Gibraltar.
5. Bonus Terms	Casino bonuses at Betano come with an above-average wagering requirement of x40.
6. Customer Support	Live chat, email, social media and SMS assistance, but nobody to speak to on the phone.
7. Withdrawal Speed & Options	Debit cards or bank transfers only, albeit with a possible 30 minute withdrawal time for Visa debt.
8. Number of Sister Sites	The four Betano sister sites are all listed above.
9. Games portfolio	Several hundred slots and live casino games, but Betano should be viewed as a sports betting site.
10. On GamStop?	Betano is on GamStop, but the logo link to GamStop in the website’s footer is tiny and easily missed.
Overall SCORE >	★★★★★ – 3/5 Stars

Betano Review 2024

Betano arrived in the UK amid much fanfare at the beginning of May 2024. it’s a brand that’s done well internationally for many years and has now decided to chance its arm in the lucrative but crowded UK market. In doing so, it partnered with BV Gaming Limited, the parent company of BetVictor. The brand arrived just in time for the Euro 2024 football tournament, which it was a primary sponsor of. You can’t secure sponsorships like that unless you have very deep pockets, so let’s see if Betano comes across as a big-money brand. Does it have what it takes to shift you away from your usual bookie of choice?

Betano Welcome Offers

There are two welcome promotions available at Betano. The first is aimed at sports bettors – the demographic that makes up the majority of Betano’s audience. It’s very simple – deposit and bet £10 to receive a free £10 bet, with no wagering requirements attached but also no live cash-out available. At the time we wrote this review, anyone who accepted the promotion was also entered into a draw to win tickets for the next home game for the men’s England football team.

The other welcome promotion is for casino fans and is worth a little more. Deposit and wager £10 on one of the casino’s nominated slots to receive a £30 bonus, delivered as three separate £10 bonus credits. The wagering requirement is set at x40, which is a smidge high, and the maximum conversion limit is £750.

Ongoing Promotions

To our enormous surprise, we found no promotions waiting for us at Betano other than the welcome bonuses. Small promotions and free bets are often the bread and butter of sports betting sites, so it’s hard to see how Betano is going to make a dent in the market without any. However, we’re conscious that we reviewed the site very close to its launch in the UK. Betano might well add more promotions in the future, and if it does, we’ll cover them for you here.

Pros and Cons of Betano

Pros: Betano is an internationally famous sports betting brand with a strong partner in BV Gaming Limited. You ought to be able to rely on the site to treat you fairly. If you have a Visa debit card that’s approved for fast funds, you should be able to get withdrawals within thirty minutes of asking for them.

Cons: The lack of promotions and bonuses means that Betano simply can’t compete with the other big-name betting brands out there, including BetVictor, with which it shares a platform. There’s not enough choice when it comes to withdrawals, either – in this day and age, we’d expect a genuinely top betting site to deal with e-wallets and alternative payment methods like Trustly.

Top Games at Betano

We’re not going to spend much time discussing the top casino games at Betano because casino games aren’t the point of the site. This is very much a sports betting brand, and it exists on a network almost exclusively made up of other sports betting brands. If you want to play casino games, you’d be better off going to an actual online casino. Nevertheless, the top slots at the site are Big Bass Splash, Fishin’ Frenzy and Legacy of Dead. If you’re more interested in live games, you can rest assured that all the top games from Evolution Gaming are available at Betano, including Crazy Time.

For most people, the draw of Betano will be its sportsbook, which is nominally the same sportsbook you’ll find at BetVictor. However, as a brand, Betano focuses on football. The latest Premier League or international fixtures will always be in the middle of the homepage when you land on it, with European and lower-league fixtures beneath them. It’s only after you’ve scrolled down past all the football action that you’ll find horse racing, followed by darts. The full A-Z list at Betano isn’t the longest, but it includes Gaelic football, futsal, beach volleyball and hurling, so plenty of minority-interest sports are covered, as well as the usual big hitters.

Withdrawal Processing and Support

As we alluded to in the pros and cons section of this review, the processing of withdrawals is something that Betano should be doing much better with. The lack of support for any e-wallets or other electronic payment methods is truly baffling in this day and age, and means the site is somewhat stuck in the past. If you ask for a bank transfer, you can expect to wait between two and five days. The same turnaround time applies to debit card transactions except for those who have a Visa card approved for fast funds, in which case the wait should only be thirty minutes if no verification is required.

Customer Support and Licensing

The live chat support team is available around the clock, but you could also email [email protected] or send the company a message on one of its social media channels if you’d prefer to get help that way. While you can’t pick up the phone and call Betano, you can send SMS messages to +44 7360 539790. The UK Gambling Commission licence that covers Betano is number 39576 and is held by BV Gaming Limited. As per the information in the above table, BV Gaming Limited was found to be in breach of its licence conditions in early 2022, and had to pay a settlement in lieu of a fine. This same licence remains in force despite the breach, and also covers the Betano sister sites.

Betano – The Verdict

Considering that this is a big brand entering the UK with dreams of making a big splash in the market, Betano feels like it’s missing something. The lack of promotions makes the site feel a little stale, and the lack of modern payment processing methods means that it isn’t as efficient as some of its major rivals. BetVictor is the benchmark against which Betano will be measured, and it simply doesn’t stack up against that kind of competition. Still, it was early days for Betano in the UK when we wrote this review, and we’re hopeful that we might see it grow over time.

What are players saying about Betano?

Here are our condensed / reader’s digest summaries of recent player reviews of Betano.

• 29-Apr-2024 by Krystyna:
  Betano is a scam. I was initially allowed to win and make several withdrawals, but once I won a significant amount, they suspended my account under the guise of a “review” and blocked me. Avoid this site; there are better ones out there. – source: Trustpilot
• 14-Apr-2024 by Lyn:
  I won a small amount initially at Betano, but then the wins completely stopped. It seems impossible to hit anything now. Don’t waste your money here. – source: Trustpilot
• 11-Apr-2024 by Mirsad:
  While Betano offers a great selection of games and fast withdrawal/verification processes, it feels like just another casino with the lowest RTP, where winning seems impossible. I’ve decided to take a break from all Ontario-licensed casinos because of this. – source: Trustpilot
• 10-Apr-2024 by Ali:
  Betano has the worst bonus system; you spend a lot and receive minimal bonuses. They also limit accounts on winning bets under the guise of responsible gaming, which feels more like an excuse to limit payouts. – source: Trustpilot
• 09-Apr-2024 by Ivan:
  Betano bans winning players but never those who lose. It’s a biased and unfair gaming environment. – source: Trustpilot
• 02-Mar-2024 by Dee:
  This casino is a scam. All slots are rigged, and despite repeated play, it’s impossible to win enough to make a withdrawal. I’ve lost about £15,000 here. Do not play at Betano. – source: Trustpilot
• 29-Feb-2024 by Tiberiu:
  Betano cancelled my account instantly, citing illegal activity, and now refuses to erase my data. – source: Trustpilot
• 06-Feb-2024 by Jonathon:
  A terrible site where I played £4k in multiple deposits without any wins. Stick to more reputable sites like Bet Rivers or MGM Grand. – source: Trustpilot
• 11-Jan-2024 by Nathalie:
  After placing a formal complaint, I received threatening phone calls from Betano, even threatening my pet. This escalated after I highlighted a deposit limit breach. Betano’s actions are illegal and dangerous. – source: Trustpilot
• 11-Jan-2024 by Harris:
  This is the worst casino I’ve ever used. Stay away from Betano. – source: Trustpilot